Schutte's Son Accuses Him in Brutal 1915 Murders Trial
Julius Schutte, 22, testified in Middletown that his father Emile Schutte murdered Joseph, Mary, and Jacob Ball on December 10, 1915, after setting a shack ablaze and dragging victims back to flames. He described a family feud motive tied to property sales and neighbor tensions, detailing the burning of the Ball home, escape, and subsequent actions as the case unfolds in Superior Court before Judge William Mubble.
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Middletown
Julius Semucie
Emile Schuit
Joseph
Mary
Jacob Bal
Julius
Wiliam M. Mubble
Ball
Schutte
Julius Schutte
Jacob Ball
Sway
Schutres
Sehurte
Wells
Scharre
Glinets
Sen
Inve
Spen Hs
Sann
Democrats Hold Formal Primaries Amid District Parades
In major primary celebrations in multiple districts a Flynn-led slate promotes a sweeping win as parade crowds, flags, and a drum corps rally supporters. Women vote for the first time in the district in a display of political participation alongside hundreds of registered voters and street celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Neary
Thomas P. Doherty
Lawrence G. Gill
Stéphen Gallia
Denis Mulvihill
Mary & Hearn
John Harte
William J. Lavery
Frank J. Hearn
Michael J. Brady
James J. Quigley
Mary A. Scalley
Antonio Verrelli
Otto H. Richter
Frank, Cassidy
James P.o'neil
Edward Lyday
Julia Schultheiss
James Meo- Grath
Thomas J. Costello
James Hinne-man
Agnes Paddock
Augustine Glesson
Herman Winkler
John
Kelly
Charles W. Freeman
Flynn
Polis
Neithorhood
William P. Carr
Cava
Carr
Fragmentary testimony of fatal shooting and body recovery
Witness describes firing and a second strike by his father during a fatal incident. He recalls a public safety item at the back of the neck and the victim collapsing. The pair then discuss recovering ten bodies and returning them to a location, with unclear details and broken phrasing.
G O P Chiefs Regret Toll Bridge Fight
G O P leaders regret a tolls bridge dispute as the Panama issue surfaces in the upcoming conference. The debate centers on trading leverage and tariff ideas, with calls for the United States to push broader world interests over rigid national aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.O.P
Panama
England
America
Great Britain
United States
Washington
Kiwanis and Rotary Joint Meeting Highlights
Kiwanians and Rotarians met at Brooklawn Country Club with Lyon W. Wilson recapping a four month tour of England Scotland Ireland France and Italy. The event featured songs by Lysell and Abstrombie, golf and tennis results, and a dinner preceding a golf tournament and match play details including Buckingham Goodard Rotary and Kiwanis victors.
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Lyon W. Wilson
Rotary Club
Sngland
Scotland
Ireland
France
Italy
Kiwanis
Rotary Clubs
Brooklawn
Mer
Wilson
United States
Dos. Lysell
Fred Abstcrombie
William H. Ham
T. Buckingham
Rotary
Minanis Club
Brooklawn ‘Inks
Rotarians
Aswants
Russell Cate
Skilian’s
Buckingham
Rota
Davis
Leeds
Ruth Resigns Self 10 Fate and Arm Health
The text notes Ruth resigns from a self led fate as swelling and abscess drainings persist in the arm. Concerns about permanent injury and his condition changing are raised, with emphasis on seeking the best outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
Bett
Don
Armistice Day Exercise Delegates Named
A remembrance event at Artintham cemetery appoints distinguished service crosses for an American soldier and honors delegates Edmund R. Gamps Waterbury John TL DL Low New Haven and Richard G. Plumiey Stamford attending the state observance.
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Governor Lake
Artingtha Cemetery
Edmund R. Gamps
Waterbury
John
TL DL Low
New Haven
Richard G. Plumiey
Stamford
Sixth Game Receipts Reach $112,234 Total
Receipts for the sixth game reached 112,234 with 16,895.19 going to the act share and 96,9490 to the two clubs. Players participated in the first game on.
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Act
Elwell Estate Valued at 287404 in New York
Joseph Wiel, a famous horseman and bridge whist expert murdered in June 1920, left an estate valued at 287,404 according to an appraisal filed today. His stable, including several well known horses, sold at auction for 80,712. His mother and other relatives were listed as officials. The mystery surrounding the sportsman's death remained unsolved for over a year.
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New York
Joseph Ts Wiel
Tusfman and
Bridge Whiat
Stamford Woman Dies in Accident auto strike on Main Street
Coroner John J. Phelan ruled Margaret Brennan aged 60 of Stamford died in an accidental death after stepping in front of a car on Main Street. Witnesses said she became confused while crossing the street. Driver Leon F. Skelton was exonerated. October 1.
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John J. Phelan
Margaret Brennan
Stamford
Leon 5. Skelton
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Sinn’ Fein
Schuttes
Shack
London
Associated Press
No. 10 Downing Street
Lloyd-George
Lloyd- George
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Allence
Sind
Sinn Fein Police
Law Entirta Ty Ireland
Norruinng
Irish Republican Army
County Clare
Arma
Downing Street
Scotland Yard
Aidle
G. W. Fairchild & Sons, Inc
Eetabliened
Gor Main ST
Bridgeport
Hawkes &——Co
Barnum
the Expert Engraving CO
Middle Street
Harold Fish
Emmett Dontelly
Kiwanis Clu
T. J. Pardy
Kiwants
Ee Donnelly
Alf
Ovuatt
ED Mayo
MR. Wilson
Wilsons
Gay Gneem
Genl Electric
Pelaghlins
Day — Fai
Wheeler
Lake Names
Elwell
Misch Stor
K Cesars
Credi
Bolivia
Anni
Roy
Mackinaw
Serge
Theotine Bo
Yaluma
Laine
Imédet
Boti
Warne Ym
Linda
Repgudar
Niverawr
Sale
Lavas Sale
An- Luis
Resulay
Valle See
MUN
Aesar Misch
Golden Hill
Middle Streets
Boysays Scout
Whildren
Valve
Anni Versary
Robert W Chambers
Chambers
Star Peak
McCall’s
Ccalis
Johnson
Hill Yard
Corbin
Carpenters
American Hardware
Fairfield Avenue
Middle
Bridgeport Hydraulic
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